Utility Construction Technician Ii Cm​/Sspm

UTILITY CONSTRUCTION TECHNICIAN II

(Construction Maintenance, Sanitary Sewer Preventive Maintenance, Asphalt)

Division: Customer Operations (Field Operations)
Reports to: Utility Construction Supervisor
Status: Non‑Exempt
Grade: 6
Job Code: 761
Date: 07‑01‑07
Revised Date: 04‑01‑22
Last Reviewed Date: 04‑01‑22

Performs unskilled/skilled work in the repairs, maintenance, construction, and installation of water and sewer lines and facilities, and maintains water and sanitary sewer service to customers. Operates dump truck/loader and combination sewer cleaner, and various equipment such as hand tools, pumps, air compressors, saws, jumping jacks, generators, and chain saws. Services and makes minor repairs to equipment. Required to work varied shifts, standby and emergency hours, and may work overtime or extended hours.

• Perform repairs, maintenance, and construction of water and sewer facilities, and maintain water and sewer service to customers using a variety of tools and motorized equipment.
• Operate dump truck and loader in water and sanitary sewer line repairs, and operate combination sewer cleaner during sewer maintenance operations.
• Operate equipment such as hand tools, pumps, air compressors, saws, jumping jacks, generators, chain saws, and other necessary machinery.
• Perform general laboring tasks.
• Make repairs and install water and sanitary sewer lines.
• Perform troubleshooting and pipe installation tasks.
• Service and make minor repairs and adjustments to equipment.
• Work varied shifts, including standby and emergency hours as assigned.

• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work safely and obey all safety rules.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain respectful working relationships with coworkers, other departments, and the public.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, maps, procedure manuals, policies, procedures, and guidelines.
• Ability to apply common sense to carry out instructions furnished in written, verbal, or diagram form.
• Strong work ethic with emphasis on attendance, punctuality, timely completion of assignments, and a positive attitude.
• Work varied shifts, including standby hours as assigned.
• Successfully complete the requirements for UCT Tech II as stated in the Field Operations Supplemental Guidelines.

High school graduation or GED equivalent. Previous experience preferred or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Valid Class A commercial driver’s license with air brake and tanker endorsements for a minimum of 30 days.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license or be able to obtain one within 60 days of employment date. No more than six demerit points on driving record if required to drive Authority vehicles.

• Walk, stand, sit, use hands to handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, talk, and hear.
• Adjust vision as required; wear corrective lenses if noted on driver’s license when operating vehicles.
• Repetitive movement using equipment.
• Stoop, kneel, crouch, bend, climb, balance, or crawl.
• Stand for an extended time at the jobsite.
• Walk several miles during the day.
• Regularly reach overhead.
• Lift, carry, and/or move up to 50 pounds, occasionally up to 100 pounds; assistance is required for weights above those limits.

• Exposure to moderate or high noise levels, extreme weather conditions, uneven, steep, slippery terrain, dust, and wet or humid conditions.
• Exposure to moving mechanical parts and heavy equipment operation.
• Roadway hazards, such as traffic.
• Outdoor hazards, such as poison ivy, bees, spiders, dust, animals.
• Exposure to confined spaces, sewer manholes, water vaults, wastewater pits, and/or protected trenches.